The WTA issued an official statement regarding the Sveontek doping scandal

On November 28, it became known that the second racket of the world Iga Svyontek tested positive for trimetazidine and was disqualified for one month – from September 12 to October 13. During this period, the Polish woman missed three top tournaments of the Asian series. The doping scandal is the real reason for her missing these competitions.

Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) released official statement regarding this situation in which Iga got into:

“The WTA recognizes the decision of the International Tennis Integrity Association (ITIA), which administers the Tennis Anti-Doping Program (TADP), to award Iza Sveontek a one-month suspension following the discovery of a contaminated controlled substance (melatonin) as the source of her positive test for the banned substance trimetazidine.

The WTA fully supports Iga during this difficult time. Iga has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to fair play and clean sport, and this sad incident highlights the challenges athletes face when using drugs and supplements.

The WTA remains steadfast in its support for clean sport and rigorous processes that protect the integrity of competition. We also emphasize that athletes must take every precaution to verify the safety and compliance of all products they use, as even inadvertent exposure to banned substances can have serious consequences.

We will continue to work closely with our athletes, providing them with the education and resources to enable them to make informed decisions and uphold the highest standards of integrity in our sport.”

Statement from the WTA:

The WTA acknowledges the decision by the International Tennis Integrity Association (ITIA) – which administers the Tennis Anti-Doping Program (TADP) – in issuing a one-month suspension to Iga Swiatek, following the identification of a contaminated…

— wta (@WTA) November 28, 2024